Previous Lot

Next Lot

Loading, please wait...

Roman Marble Torso of Eros Roman Marble Torso of Eros Roman Marble Torso of Eros Roman Marble Torso of Eros Roman Marble Torso of Eros Roman Marble Torso of Eros Roman Marble Torso of Eros Roman Marble Torso of Eros Roman Marble Torso of Eros
Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge
Details

LOT 0135

Roman Marble Torso of Eros

1ST CENTURY A.D.

7 1/2 in. (1.07 kg total, 19 cm including stand).

Carved in the round with the bow supported in the left hand, quiver to the shoulder; mounted on a custom-made stand.

Provenance

From the private collection of Lord and Lady Lloyd of Berwick, UK, since at least the late 20th century.

CONDITION
VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process


AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

The Lord and Lady Lloyd of Berwick Collection

LOT 0135

Roman Marble Torso of Eros

Estimate £800 - 1,000€930 - 1,160 (for guidance only)$1,080 - 1,350 (for guidance only)

Opening Bid
 £400 (EUR 464; USD 540) +BP*

Sign in to Bid

Please enter a e-mail
Please enter a password
Or Create Account here.
Please confirm to accept TC and Privacy policy

Bids: 0

Print page

Previous Lot
Next Lot
RELATED LOTS
  • Roman Bronze Articulated Spoon with Folding Lion Handle
    Lot 0983
    Roman Bronze Articulated Spoon with Folding Lion Handle
    Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.

    Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)

    Opening Bid: £100

    Comprising a shallow piriform bowl, raised neck with movable pinned hinge attached to a handle formed as a lying lion, crescent-shaped finial; in working order. 20.6 grams, 10.4 cm



    Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.

    Lot Details

  • Roman Silver Ring with Carnelian Gemstone with Krater
    Lot 0154
    Roman Silver Ring with Carnelian Gemstone with Krater
    2nd century A.D.

    Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)

    Opening Bid: £500

    With angled shoulders and flared rim to the bezel, inset cabochon with intaglio krater and vine tendrils. 8.88 grams, 24.03mm overall, 17.42 x 20.45 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)



    Private collection, 1980s. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK.

    Lot Details

  • Roman Gold Ring with Engraved Agate Gemstone
    Lot 0158
    Roman Gold Ring with Engraved Agate Gemstone
    1st century A.D.

    Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (‡+bp*)

    Opening Bid: £750

    Hollow-formed with inset banded agate cloison, intaglio vine-leaf motif. 3.26 grams, 23.66 mm overall, 18.15 x 14.73 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)



    Private collection, acquired on the German art market in 1993; thence by descent. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13184-249301.

    These rings were characterised by an oval opening with a flat rim for a banded agate gem, which tapered towards the top.

    Lot Details